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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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